2008 Parent Federation Scholarship
Scott Yokoyama (San Gabriel Dojo) and Stephanine Horiuchi (West Covina Dojo). Award presented by George Kato.
2009 Nanka Judo
Installation and Awards Luncheon
February 7, 2009 - Long Beach Grand, Long Beach CA
Nanka had their annual awards banquet to honor the following:
2008 Nanka Outstandin Club Member: Barstow Judo - Isaiah Ramirez, Bunasawa Kai - Nikita Peretokin , Gardena - Bryce Oishi, Guerros Judo - Robert Gomez, Industry Sheriff's - Wyatt Harley Soto, LACC - Ernest Ron Newsome, Nishi Judo Club - Kyoko Muronaka, OCK - Mason Kumashiro, Norwalk Judo - Cameron Gonzales, Santa Ynez Judo - Bryson Alef, San Fernando Judo - Shaun Sy, Sawtelle Judo - Emily Lilly, South Bay Judo - David Honda, Valley Judo Institute - Nicholas Baric, and West Covina Judo - Michael Liu.
2008 Parent Federation Scholarships Award Winners - Stephanie Horiuchi and Scott Yokoyama
2008 Nanka's Outstanding Referee - Glenn Koyama.
Entertainment was provided by the Mockers, a local band that looked like and sounded like the Beetles, playing all their hits...and they were fantastics! Banquet Booklet (See all the honorees and their accomplishments).
Nanka Sr Promotions (last 6 months): 4Dan - Nicole Harada, Leann Harada, 6Dan - Tracey Kiyohiro, Aki Yokoyama, 8Dan - Isao Wada, Nori Bunasawa, 9Dan - Sumiki Nozaki.
Special Awards of Appreciation Nanka Hospitality: Mr and Mrs Nakmura, Mr and Mrs Osugi and Mr and Mrs. Mayeda.
2008 Nanka Club Outstanding Member
Barstow Judo - Isaiah Ramirez, Bunasawa Kai - Nikita Peretokin
, Gardena - Bryce Oishi, Guerros Judo - Robert Gomez, Industry Sheriff's - Wyatt Harley Soto, LACC - Ernest Ron Newsome, Nishi Judo Club - Kyoko Muronaka, OCK - Mason Kumashiro, Norwalk Judo - Cameron Gonzales, Santa Ynez Judo - Bryson Alef, San Fernando Judo - Shaun Sy, Sawtelle Judo - Emily Lilly, South Bay Judo - David Honda, Valley Judo Institute - Nicholas Baric, and West Covina Judo - Michael Liu
2008 Nanka Outstanding Referee
Glen Koyama
Each year Nanka recognizes a referee for outstanding committment to our sport. This year the award went to Glen Koyama. Glen started judo i 1961 at Pasadena Dojo, and finally settled at San Gabriel Dojo in 1963. He received his Shodan in 1968 and participated with his four children at San Gabriel. Currently, Glen is a "C" level referee and continues to contribute to judo by encouraging young judokas to not only compete, but to become referees. For his continued support, I feel this is an award to Glen has been a long time coming. Dan Takata, Nanka Referee Chair
Sensei Nozaki (recently promoted to 9th dan) makes the awards presentation.
Sensei Isao Wada was honored with his picture on the Nanka Awards Luncheon Flyer and Tickets
Nanka's president Kenji Osugi says a few words.
Banquet committee, Joan Shiosaki, Ray Marivani, Jeff Bruner and Kenji Osugi did a great job getting everything together.
Emily Lilly (Sawtelle) and David Honda (SouthBay) with their award.
Michael Liu (West Covina) with Sensei Horiuchi
Entertainment provided by the Mockers. Looked and sounded like the Beetles.
